The end connection of a fitting to be assembled into another fitting is called the "Spigot." The spigot end of a fitting has the same outside diameter as the pipe. The typical female connection of PVC fittings is referred to as the socket or hub, and the spigot end of a fitting can be inserted into a Hub or Socket.
Title: What is a Spigot (SPIG), and how does it differ from Socket and Hub?
Description: What the difference is between spigot and socket or hub.
Published: 5/30/2008
Last Edited: 1/17/2023
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